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#RI-6a23ca89·6 months ago·
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Lied on resume to get job

Got job, spent months learning to hide gaps

What I wish I knew
"Honesty is always best"
If I could tell you one thing
"Be truthful on job applications"
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Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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